Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I am an active member?

If you are an Active Member of Local 1994, your pay stub will contain the word dues in some variance. Only Active Members are eligible to participate on bargaining teams, the executive board, and any vote related to the Union. They are also eligible to receive supplemental benefits like those mentioned on the Membership Benefits section of this site.

How can I become an active member of the Union?

By contacting your local union representative, shop steward or the membership services coordinator you can receive an application. Once the application is completed and returned to the union office you will receive a packet welcoming you into the union.

Representing co-workers in disciplinary actions with their supervisors

Who do I contact regarding a Workers’ Compensation claim?

The Law Firm of Berman, Sobin, Gross, Feldman and Darby LLP handles workers compensation claims for employees covered under contracts bargained by UFCW Local 1994 MCGEO. For more information on Workers’ Compensation Claims read their welcome letter or visit their website.

What’s a grievance? How do I file?

A grievance is any complaint by the certified employee organization arising out of a violation or misinterpretation of any provision of the collective bargaining agreement including disputes arising over changes in existing work rules and working conditions. Oral warnings, written reprimands, reclassifications, and discipline of probationary employees are non-grievable. Grievances can not be filed against other bargaining unit members.

If you think that you have a grievable offense, you should contact your field representative who will determine whether or not a grievance can actually be filed. Once it is determined that you have experienced a grievable offense, the appropriate union representative will complete the necessary paperwork and forward it to the appropriate department official. The union representative will also advise you, at the time, of the ensuing process and the expectations of the employee from that point forward.

What Are My Weingarten Rights?

If any discussion with a supervisor could in any way lead to my being disciplined or terminated, or affect my personal working conditions, I respectfully request that my union representative, officer, or Steward be present at this meeting. Without representation present, I choose not to participate in this discussion.